Cristian Anca

I code in Python. Engineering Manager at Opensignal. Opinions are my own.

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

@ryancarson Sounds great, count me in!

[I Am Devloper @iamdevloper]

I can’t wait to pick through a Git merge conflict in an Apple Vision Pro like I’m in Minority Report

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

@reinayjueves Yeap. That too

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

Is it just me or is my iPhone 12 Mini faster after installing iOS 17? I see a lot of performance improvements, especially when searching.

[Rowan Cheung @rowancheung]

AI continues to make unbelievable advances in healthcare.

Researchers have just created a brain implant that decodes thoughts into synthesized speech allowing paralyzed patients to communicate through a digital avatar.

This is incredible:

-The implant converts brain signals into text at nearly 80 words per minute, focusing on phonemes vs. whole words to enhance speed.

-The AI generates realistic vocals (mirroring a patient’s pre-injury voice) and facial animations that aim to enable more natural communication.

-The breakthrough brings the tech closer to real-world use, with the next step being a wireless model that doesn’t require a physical connection to the interface.

Restoring communication for those with paralysis is an innovation that would change countless lives.

While it sounds crazy, mind-reading implants seem to be inching closer to reality.

[Science Is Strategic @scienceisstrat1]

Renewables are about to overtake coal as the world’s largest source of electricity generation. It could happen as early as 2024 💥

Cc: @Noahpinion @JesseJenkins @dwallacewells @ylecun

[Tom Raftery @TomRaftery]

Scientists at Purdue have created a white paint that, when applied, can significantly reduce the surface temperature on a roof and cool the building beneath it, meaning less aircon needed! Yay science 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Free link: https://t.co/Sl8qyAP9rx #Climate #Energy #ClimateCrisis

[Tom Raftery @TomRaftery]

🌞#SolarEnergy just got a major upgrade! Researchers have cracked 30% energy efficiency, thanks to an innovative combo of perovskite and silicon.

Cheaper, faster solar power, here we come! 💡

How's that for a bright start to your weekend?
https://t.co/V1MHvFtOrf #Climate

[Physics In History @PhysInHistory]

Nikola Tesla's prediction of a smartphone, Collier’s magazine interview, 1926:

"When wireless is perfectly applied the whole earth will be converted into a huge brain, which in fact it is, all things being particles of a real and rhythmic whole. We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Not only this, but through television and telephony we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face, despite intervening distances of thousands of miles; and the instruments through which we shall be able to do his will be amazingly simple compared with our present telephone. A man will be able to carry one in his vest pocket."

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

A few examples of how data visualisation changed the world.
https://t.co/Lfd3FDTCcv

[Troy Hunt @troyhunt]

Over the last few months, I’ve been working on a little project with the ABC here in Australia to help people visualise their exposure in data breaches. This has just gone live today and I reckon they’ve done an amazing job, check it out: https://t.co/K0QXip1Je2

[Troy Hunt @troyhunt]

Do not start your password with “0”. Because security.

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

“Celebrating the ability to refactor code to make it easier to work with” https://t.co/TavbOaLnYE

[0xDesigner @0xDesigner]

Probably the best thing you'll see today.

In 2017, a group of developers hilariously competed for who could create worst volume control interface in the world.

The results 🧵

1/22

[Jurgen Appelo @jurgenappelo]

All those OKRs spreadsheets and templates look as dull as dishwater. Goal-setting and continuous improvement require employee engagement! Trigger-Action-Reward. If it's not fun, it won't be done.

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

Agree. That was a very sad day.

[hartley @ihxrtlxy]

I will never forgive Apple for killing the glowing logo.

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

me neither

[Marques Brownlee @MKBHD]

I've never played Minecraft

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

@TomRaftery @MicrosoftEdge @bing Not sure about @MicrosoftEdge but I might give @bing a try in the next couple of days.

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

Back. Just can’t stay away.

[Cristian Anca @cristianca]

@TheBloggess My amazing partner that I love more than words can describe.